PRECIPITATION

APOSTLESPOONSPieces of silver handled by disciples? HUGHMCDIARMIDScottish poet whose works include A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 NEILARMSTRONGThe first man on the moon STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 MOTHEROFPEARLGround opal, the former material for shiny ornamentation SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) SERVICECHARGEExtra cost for leaseholders (7,6) HARRYANDDAVIDGourmet gift basket company ROYALCANADIANWith 8-Down, northern force